Drunk Driving Every 30 minutes, someone in this country dies in an alcohol-related crash. Last year alone, over one million people were injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes. In a lawsuit arising from a drunk driving accident, in addition to the intoxicated driver's liability for the injuries he or she caused, a bar or social host may be liable for damages if they served an obviously intoxicated guest, who then drove and caused an accident. The fact that the person who served the intoxicated driver alcohol may be held liable does not relieve the intoxicated driver of liability, however. Because attorneys are aware of the many laws governing legal responsibility, an attorney can help you identify who might be held responsible for your injuries, including people or businesses you might not have considered.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver you should know your rights. In Louisiana, in addition to receiving damages such as pain and suffering, compensation for lost wages, and your medical bills; you are also entitled to punitive damages if a drunk driver causes your accident. Punitive damages are a damage awarded to deter the defendant from driving drunk again.

Drunk driving accident cases call for an attorney with the experience to:
*Thoroughly review and document any DUI/DWI charges or other criminal activity on the part of the offending driver — to conclusively show liability for your accident and determine whether this information can be used to benefit you in negotiations or litigation
Locate all insurance coverage and other potential sources of recovery for you after such a tragic, inexplicable car crash or motorcycle accident
*Aggressively pursue a lawsuit against a bar, restaurant, or individual who may have unlawfully served alcohol to a minor or over-served the driver who caused your accident
*Deal with any complexities of your case, including your own insurance coverage and other factors if the intoxicated driver was also an uninsured or underinsured motorist

As in all our personal injury cases, we will call on quality experts as necessary to investigate your drunk driving accident case and offer findings and testimony. We also have a network of medical professionals in various specialties, life care planners, and others prepared to help us assemble the best possible case for maximum compensation.

We are skilled and aggressive when pushing insurers, trucking companies, or others liable for your damages to offer a prompt, sizable settlement in cases that can be complex and costly to defend. If an insurer acts in bad faith — by refusing to acknowledge your reasonable claim or applicable coverage — we know the best action to take on your behalf.

Contact our office today for a free consultation.
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